March 5, 2003

Prom King

Prom Dresses Transformed Into Sexy Tops

Sure, you’re jaded by experience. Who isn’t?

Long, long ago, you wished for a senior prom straight out of a John Hughes flick. Somehow, all you needed was the perfect dress and what’s his name would profess undying love for you.

Flash forward: a wiser, more mature you. So you still indulge the Prince Charming fantasy. At least you know better than to go near that prom dress.

Well, think again. This go round, you can actually make that gown into something worth wearing. How? Send it to designer Darwin Thom Serink.

The appropriately named Darwin can transform even the most hideous sequined numbers into dashing tops: one strap, strapless, corset, you name it. For those of you who never did the prom (trust us, you missed nothing), he has a ton of ready-made tops.

And yes, Darwin can probably even do something with those horrible bridesmaid frocks in the back of your closet. Talk about survival of the fittest.

Available at Yellow, 605 North La Brea Avenue, at Melrose Avenue (323-525-0362).